Federal Appeals Court Orders TSA To Explain Delay In Body Scan Public Hearing 186
New submitter rhsanborn writes "One year ago the District of Columbia Court of Appeals ordered the TSA to hold public comment on the use body scanners in EPIC vs. DHS. The order has been ignored prompting a WhiteHouse.gov petition asking for the Obama Administration's response. One year later, Wired reports, the court has ordered the TSA to explain why it hasn't responded to its original order (PDF). The TSA has until August 30th to respond."
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
"The Court does not have the power of arrest."
How is it then that people go to jail for contempt of court?
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
and is the enforcement arm of the United States federal courts. The U.S. Marshals are responsible for the protection of court officers and buildings and the effective operation of the judiciary. The service also assists with court security and prisoner transport, serves arrest warrants, and seeks fugitives.
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
Exactly.
So many people here think this administration is playing by the rules.
Oh yes we could, but Oh no we won't.
Re:Would love to see... (Score:4, Informative)
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:5, Informative)
Obama could have had these agencies dissolved and the Patriot act repealed in his first year. He had the numbers.
Re:Why do you bring up Obama? (Score:2, Informative)
The TSA was formed by Congress, as all agencies are.
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:4, Informative)
If the courts issue an order for arrest of TSA officials and Eric Holder refuses to enact the order, he is in violation of his core job (execute the law), and he can be impeached and removed by the Congress.
Re:Ordered to explain why it ignored the order (Score:3, Informative)
Except that the Dens had a filibuster proof majority in the Senate until Scott Brown was elected.